The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
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Nov. 1, 2013 - Prescription drug collection is now a regular feature at Village Hall, following in the installation of a new, permanent collection unit in the Police Department at 123 Madison St.
Collection of expired or unwanted prescription drugs here began as part of an annual program, the National Take-Back Initiative, which is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The program’s goal is to curb abuse by collecting and safely disposing of prescription drugs. The bin is provided as a service to Oak Park residents and is not available for use by commercial companies or medical facilities. Needles, medical waste and other biohazards are NOT accepted in the bin.
The Oak Park Police Department has participated for the past two years, and the success of the most recent event on Oct. 26 prompted Chief Rick Tanksley to investigate a more permanent solution.
“Given that abuse of prescription drugs is a major issue, I felt it was important to provide a year-round way for residents to safely dispose of medications,” Tanksley says.
The department installed a MedReturn Drug Collection Unit, purchased using a grant from the Illinois EPA, in the lobby of the police station.
The unit, which functions very much like a postal drop box, is securely anchored to the floor and will be able to collect up to 50 pounds of material. Police personnel will log and dispose of the drugs in accordance with established procedures.
Safe disposal of drugs is becoming increasingly important, as trace residues of some medications can turn up in the water supply. The FDA has a list of tips for proper drug disposal and advises against flushing most prescription drugs.
For more information on the new prescription drug collection unit, email police@oak-park.us.
